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UK Sponsor Licence Specialists · Coventry

Sponsor
Licence
Compliance
Made Simple.

We help businesses apply for, manage, and protect their Skilled Worker Sponsor Licences — staying 100% compliant with Home Office rules without the administrative headache.

CIPD-Aligned Fixed-Fee Home Office Focused
EmpowerHR Partners — UK Sponsor Licence Compliance
About EmpowerHR Partners

Trusted HR Partners for Growing UK Businesses

Based at the historic Electric Wharf in Coventry, Empowerhr Partners Ltd. provides highly specialised HR consultancy designed specifically for Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence holders.

We bridge the gap between complex Home Office immigration rules and practical day-to-day workplace management. Whether you need a brand new licence or want to secure your existing one ahead of a Home Office compliance check, our CIPD-aligned approach ensures your workforce remains stable, legal, and stress-free.

"We don't just fill out paperwork — we build the HR infrastructure that keeps your Sponsor Licence safe, your workforce stable, and your Home Office record impeccable."

— EmpowerHR Partners Ltd.
Registered Office

6 Edison Buildings, Electric Wharf,
Sandy Lane, Coventry, CV1 4JA

01

CIPD-Aligned Approach

Our HR consultancy is built on established CIPD principles, ensuring advice that is both legally grounded and practically workable.

02

10-Day Reporting Commitment

We handle Change of Circumstances reporting within the Home Office's mandatory 10 working day window — every time.

03

Fixed-Fee Transparency

No hourly billing surprises. You know exactly what you're getting and what you'll pay from day one.

04

Ongoing Phone & Email Support

Direct access to your dedicated HR contact for sponsored staff queries whenever you need us.

Our Specialised Services

Sponsor Licence
Services

End-to-end support across every stage of your UK Sponsor Licence journey.

01

Licence Applications & Setup

End-to-end guidance for companies applying for a licence for the first time. We help gather supporting evidence, draft your business case, and properly set up your Key Personnel roles in the Sponsorship Management System.

02

Mock Home Office Audits

A comprehensive review of your current HR systems before the Home Office visits. We check your Right to Work procedures, attendance tracking, and record-keeping to identify and fix compliance gaps before they become costly problems.

03

SMS Management & Bureau Service

Ongoing administration of your Sponsorship Management System (SMS). We handle assigning Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), reporting changes of circumstances, and managing renewals entirely on your behalf.

Training & Development

Compliance Training
& Support

Equipping your team with the knowledge to maintain a flawless Sponsor Licence record — from HR officers to senior management.

01

Compliance Training

Structured programmes for HR teams and Key Personnel on sponsor duties, record-keeping obligations, and Home Office reporting requirements.

02

SMS Level 1 User Training

Hands-on training for your designated SMS Level 1 Users on navigating the Sponsorship Management System — assigning CoS, reporting changes, managing sponsored workers.

03

Sponsorship Licence Audit

A forensic pre-inspection review replicating a real Home Office compliance visit — surfacing any vulnerabilities before they become licence-threatening problems.

04

Sponsorship Licence Training

In-depth training on the complete lifecycle of a Sponsor Licence — application through ongoing management, renewals, and responding effectively to Home Office requests.

05

Employers Policy Preparations

We draft and implement the internal HR policies your organisation needs to satisfy Home Office expectations — right to work, absence management, and sponsored worker tracking.

Transparent, Fixed-Fee Pricing

Clear Pricing.
No Surprises.

Three distinct packages covering every stage of your Sponsor Licence journey. All fixed-fee — you know exactly what you're paying before you begin.

For new applicants
The Application Package
£1,499
Fixed Fee · One-Time

  • Initial business eligibility assessment
  • Document review & mandatory evidence compilation
  • Drafting justification statements for the Home Office
  • Key Personnel digital setup and training
Apply for a Licence
Most requested
The Audit-Ready Review
£899
Per Audit · One-Time

  • Full mock Home Office compliance inspection
  • Rigorous review of historical Right to Work checks
  • Assessment of attendance & tracking systems
  • Complete action-plan report to fix compliance gaps
Book a Mock Audit
Ongoing compliance
Managed SMS Retainer
£249
Per Month · Ongoing

  • Dedicated Level 1 SMS User administration
  • Change of Circumstances reporting (within 10 days)
  • Tracking of updated Home Office salary thresholds
  • Ongoing phone & email HR support for sponsored staff
Secure Ongoing Support
Note: Prices exclude mandatory Home Office application fees, Immigration Skills Charges, or Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) fees. All prices shown are starting from and exclude VAT.
Compliance Self-Assessment

Are You Ready for a Home Office Inspection?

Ensure your business satisfies these core sponsor duties. If you can't confidently answer yes to each, you may be at risk of suspension or revocation.

Robust Right to Work checks completed and time-stamped for every single employee.

Systems in place to track and report sponsored worker absences within 10 working days.

Safe storage of mandatory documents, including passports, qualifications, and NI numbers.

Regular monitoring to ensure sponsored staff pay matches current Home Office salary thresholds.

Act Now

Don't Wait for the Home Office to Come to You

A failed compliance visit can result in your licence being downgraded, suspended, or revoked — leaving your sponsored workers and your business in a precarious position.

  • Free initial compliance consultation
  • Response within 24 business hours
  • CIPD-aligned, practical HR guidance
  • Coventry-based, UK-wide service
Book a Free Compliance Call

Or call us directly: 07838 137999

Get in Touch

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Licence HR Expert Today

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Registered Office
6 Edison Buildings, Electric Wharf,
Sandy Lane, Coventry, CV1 4JA
Phone
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